Such a cool neighborhood park with 3 different sets of slides and some shade. One set of slides is…read morea long run, old school metal with several dips and generally there is cardboard at the bottom you can use to help you get more lift. There is a kiddie playground, too. And there is a basketball half court. Benches and picnic tables for snacks. Nice views of the Santa Cruz Boardwalk in the distance.

A beautiful spot to sit in the shade and read, shoot hoops,or just gaze at the Boardwalk and ocean…read more Street parking only (including two handicapped spots), so try to come on a weekday. Several benches, but we take our folding chairs. Bring the dog -- they can be unleashed in part of the park. A functional restroom with two unisex stalls near the entrance -- an outside sink and soap dispenser complete the facility. I'm experiencing a profound sense of peace, despite the occasional screams from people on the rides at the Boardwalk.

Nice popular park , plenty of restroom and a community garden. They even have a water refilling…read morestation . The play ground it huge and a cute theme too

Wow! We went to Leo's Haven at Chanticleer Park and it's amazing. I wish this park was closer to…read morehome. It was just built in 2020 so everything is in great condition. It was built in partnership with Shane's Inspiration (if you've been to Griffith Park, it's the same organization). So, many of the park features are universally accessible. The playground area is spacious and a wonderful safe space for children. There are some climbing areas and slides for toddler age but the larger playground is great for preschool-elementary age. There isn't a ton of shade so bring hats and sunscreen! There are some benches scattered around the park and a few tables outside of the gated area. There is a private lot and street parking. They have bathrooms and they are fairly clean!

A wonderful expanse of greenery, creeks, and recreation. This location has all the equipment one…read morewould require to have a ball. If that ball being used is a basketball, football, or baseball you're in luck as this area includes all the amenities one could possibly imagine. You will not be wanting or bored at this place of play. Have fun, play hard, play safely, and leave the park cleaner than when you arrived, please. The only downside is the trash piling up, perhaps new garbage bins / recycling program would be beneficial to combat litterbugs.

This is a big, beautiful park…read more There are picnic tables, bathrooms, and there's plenty of trees for shade. Parking is free.

Really nice park with a lot of space. It is right by a school. There is a big playground for the…read morekids. If you head up the stairs, there is a huge field with a large running track around it which worked out well for me. BTW, what's the scoop with the blue balls all around, someone has a sense of humor!

Don't come here for a kids birthday party without a reservation. They do not have public picnic…read moretables (mostly on weekends), when they are "reserved". Pretty ridiculous to have zero public tables at a public park

I have registered this Yelp account just to review (and add to the database) this park, because…read morethis playground ROCKS. Let me walk you through my discovery of this park: 1. I am walking down Dakota Avenue, an avenue I have not previously traversed. 1a. Dakota Avenue has houses on it. 2. As I walk past house after house, I spy a patch of greenery; nay, a patch of grass. 2a. What could this grass be? 2b. It is a park. 2c. But not just any park! 3. Young Yelp reader, do you know the mythological piece of playground equipment that appears in horror movies and Simpsons episodes? Children leap on it, and children spin it around, and it is a jovial time. 4. Prior to this incident, I had never witnessed an actual "merry-go-round", or "roundabout" as they are often called. 4a. I looked the name up on Wikipedia, just for you. 5. And oh! joy! This playground has a "roundabout"! And swings, and spinny things, and a rock with a warning label on it -- but a *roundabout*! I didn't think they existed in Santa Cruz! And there was much rejoicing. Like, a lot of rejoicing.

A neighborhood park that exceeded my expectations, and made for such a pleasant afternoon picnic!…read more - Grassy expanse with options in both the sun and shade - Many ducks to bird watch but no duck poo in the grass to avoid - Nice insects like dragonflies but no pests like flies or bees - Fall foliage, flowers, pine trees, and interesting plants - Plenty of options for neighborhood parking - Small playground with tables for parties or barbeques - Very clean, clear water with a little fountain and also little fish (for ducks and fishermen) - Not too crowded The one con others have also mentioned is that there doesn't seem to be a bathroom on the premises.

People who live by this park are lucky! It is an awesome small neighborhood park. There is a…read morepicturesque lake, a lot of birds, a nice big lawn area and a walking/running path. Plus points for it being empty and offering some moments of solitude and zen!

This is an absolutely charming park with great play structures for the kiddos to enjoy. I really…read morelike they wide-open space with clear visibility. So why the one star off? The restrooms are bad. Like REALLY bad. There's literally caution tape in the men's restroom. I understand that's not the parks departments fault though. Additionally, parking can be a little tight on busy weekends. Aside from that, it's awesome. Will definitely be back.

Great playground with fenced area for 2-5 year-olds, rock climbing wall, restrooms on premise. Cute…read morecommunity garden and open dog park as well.

Ducks. My daughter really wanted to see ducks. Let me post one photo and say in her words. "This…read moreplace rocks". Thanks for this location and we will return in the future for more fun animals searching.

I saw a few photos and reviews of this place and decided to check it out. I was I interested in…read moreseeing the goats but apparently they already did their job of mowing down the grass and left. But we saw lots of birds and ducks! It's a lovely place with a long boardwalk that meanders around. We thought the entrance near the water plant was very stinky but as we walked past it we didn't smell it anymore. It's a nice place to visit if you're around the area and want to get away from the city for a bit.

I've been to this park probably 50+ times at this point (it's a popular youth soccer game spot)…read more Pros: - Cheap parking (even if you just want to walk to the boardwalk, it's a decent value). - Fantastic soccer field (easily the biggest selling point of the park). - The surrounding businesses are amazing. A local community figure and soccer training coach is nearby (Pana) and he's a genuinely amazing/positive influence on the kids. Neutral: - Sometimes people without housing can frequent the area. They generally respect boundaries and I don't think I've ever felt unsafe but it's just something to keep in mind. - There's no lighting on the field at night and parking has minimal lighting as well. I'd recommend planning to leave by nightfall. Again, I've always felt safe but it's just better to be cautious. - The restrooms are average for a park (not great, but also not bad). Example, the stall in the men's restroom doesn't have a door. Cons: - None.

Awesome spot for soccer fans--just show up and play, play, play. Great energy and plenty of space…read moreto keep the game going.

The park is okay, but the bathrooms are not the best. One bathroom stall didn't latch closed and…read morethe other one had a homeless guy staying in it. We had to go somewhere else.

Made a stop here after a visit to our favorite Natural Bridges Beach to try and get a run or jog…read morein to burn off all the calories from picnicking. This is a small neighborhood park. There is a bball court where an intense game was ensuing. There is a small playground, some benches by a bbq area. It is on the small side and not much of an option for a run, so ended up leaving fairly quickly.